Individual Counseling - Kate Sherman, LCMHC
Therapy Beyond “the Couch” and the “one size fits all” approach!
I approach mental health as part of a larger system, consisting of brain, body and environment. Services are best for those with challenges that an integrative approach would work best for, including but not limited to Mood Disorders, Anxiety, ADHD, Adjustment Disorders (Stress), as well as chronic health challenges such as fatigue, chronic pain, GI issues, and more. Many clients are simply stressed, tired and looking for an approach that promotes overall health.
Counseling services are based off of a Person-Centered approach; the key being therapeutic relationship and connection, and following the notion that clients know themselves best. Sometimes, the simple act of “getting something off your chest” with a safe and trusted person is sufficient for growth and healing. Additional interventions used often are more directive and skills based, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (including Mindfulness practice), Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Positive Psychotherapy.
And lastly, there is a focus on the Brain/Body Connection. Much consideration goes into educating clients about the human stress response, ways this affects our brains and bodies, and relevant relaxation/mindfulness interventions. I also strongly promote health behavior change, often asking clients to do “homework” in this domain. Areas I usually think about include sleep, movement, nutrition, getting outdoors, stress management and socializing- aka “lifestyle medicine”.
I currently accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United (Optum) and Medicaid. Alternatively, I’m happy to provide receipt of services for people to tap into Out of Network benefits.